2023 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 15
Write a piece of flash fiction each day of February with the February Flash Fiction Challenge, led by Managing Editor Moriah Richard. Each day, receive a prompt, example story, and write your own. Today’s prompt is to write a list and give it context.
Have you ever read a story or poem where the title totally changes the context of the piece that you're reading? I've always been fascinated with that, but it's really hard to nail—it's one of those idea types that tend to come together in revision
But we're not afraid to write something that might be clunky on the outset, right? That's why for today's prompt, write a list and give it context through the piece's title.
Remember: As mentioned yesterday, these prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you.
(Note: If you happen to run into any issues posting, please just send me an e-mail at mrichard@aimmedia.com with the subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge Commenting Issue.)
Here’s my attempt at writing a list and giving it context:
Public Places Where I’ve Cried
Outside the frat house on the West side of campus as it snowed.
The bathroom of the Applebee’s.
In the audience of a mall movie theater.
My friend’s backyard evening wedding ceremony.
My friend’s infant’s funeral.
An airplane on my last trip home.
Around the campfire of our yearly summer trip, stars spinning wildly above.
A corn maze while a youth group whispered nearby.
The sexual health aisle of a CVS.
The waiting room of an obstetrician’s office.
While getting bloodwork drawn.
The baby section of Target while a toddler looks on.
My niece’s first birthday party, her face icing-sticky-sweet.
